Director Finance

A Day in the Life:

The Director Global Information Technology Finance is the finance liaison responsible for providing high value services supporting Information Technology in the areas of decision support, project financial reporting and economics, and overall performance accountability.  

 This role holds responsibility for business partnering with the information technology leadership team to aid the organization in delivering on financial and operational commitments, as well as development and management of budgets, tracking and forecasting spend, providing financial planning and analysis support for key projects/investments, analysis of agreements, and strategic initiatives. 

The role will sit at the intersection of the Information Technology organization and rental car operations, assisting in matters of capital allocation and investment decisions. He/she will work cross-functionally with operations, finance, human resources and other stakeholders to facilitate the business case creation and review process for all technology-led initiatives.

 In addition, this role will ensure activities and results are consistent with approved strategic objectives for our technology transformation.  As such, this role will provide key reporting and analysis.

 This role provides a unique opportunity for the right candidate to help facilitate the achievement of World Class status for a critical organization while developing skills and experience that will allow the candidate to rapidly grow his/her career within Hertz.

The starting salary is $135K; commensurate with experience. 

What You’ll Do:

• Provide business partnership and council by demonstrating outstanding financial analysis and knowledge of information technology transformation strategy 
• Prepare key data for Monthly Performance Reviews and/or Board of Directors meetings.
• Partner with CIO and information technology team to gain a deep understanding of cost basis and identify opportunities to improve 
• Lead the development and preparation of forecasts, annual business plans, multi-year strategic plans and capital plans.
• Lead the business case creation and analysis process for major technology projects and partner with the business to maintain a pipeline of value-accretive initiative opportunities to hold for consideration
• Define, develop, implement and improve methods for measurement, evaluation and reporting 
• Work directly with business unit leaders to solve business problems using the tools of financial analysis, forecasting and ad-hoc data analysis.
• Lead analysis of expense effectiveness and key cost drivers to increase visibility and optimize cost structure.
• Provide strategic, financial, operational, and competitive information to the Information Technology Leadership team for planning and evaluation. 

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related discipline
• MBA Degree
• Other professional certification desirable (CPA, CMA, CFA, etc.)
• 7 to 10 years of finance leadership experience managing P&Ls
• Previous experience supporting Information Technology
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to drive cross functional results
• Ability and experience analyzing marketing spend
• Customer service awareness and commercial mentality
• Ability to plan, for yourself and your stakeholders, so that deadlines are always achieved and efficient contingency is available to meet unforeseen needs
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to handle pressure effectively and work within a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Experience in preparing NPV/IRR analysis
• Excellent communication skills at all levels of the organization

What You’ll Get:

• Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz rental  
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
• Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
• Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
• Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
• Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
• Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more

Salary : $135,000